About Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
The Federal University of Ceará, or UFC, was founded in 1955 in the state of Ceará, north-eastern Brazil.
The purpose of its founding was to broaden access to effective higher-education for as many people in the Ceará region as possible. As such, it is a state institution that operates multiple campuses across Ceará, in five different cities. Three of the largest campuses can be found in the city of Fortaleza, the state capital of Ceará.
Located right on the Brazilian coast, Fortaleza is one of the largest cities in the country, and a major economic hub in the region. The Fortaleza campuses are home to schools of medicine, law, and various scientific disciplines, among others. Similar facilities also exist on smaller campuses in the cities of Sobral, Barbalha, Russas, and Quizada.
Academically, the university offers over 100 undergraduate courses and a similar number of graduate equivalents, in addition over 30 doctoral courses are available as well as research opportunities. These cover a wide range of subjects from biology to law. In addition, the Federal University of Ceará also has places available for postgraduate students looking to study abroad and take in the culture and climate of South America.
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- 19.8No. of students per staff(1)
- 1%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 44 : 56Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 40,899Number of FTE Students(1)
Subjects taught at Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- General Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Social sciences
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
- Geography
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Arts & humanities
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Veterinary Science
- Sport Science
Law
- Law
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
Computer science
- Computer Science
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Education
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